Veterans Affairs Medical Scribe Pilot Act of 2017

Bill 115 hr 1848, also known as the Veterans Affairs Medical Scribe Pilot Act of 2017, was introduced in the 115th Congress on March 30, 2017 by Representative Phil Roe of Tennessee. The purpose of this bill is to establish a pilot program within the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to assess the feasibility and advisability of using medical scribes to assist physicians in the documentation of medical records for veterans receiving medical care.

The bill outlines the requirements for the pilot program, including the selection of at least three VA medical facilities to participate in the program. The program would last for a period of two years and would involve the training and hiring of medical scribes to work alongside physicians in order to improve the efficiency and accuracy of medical record documentation.

The bill also requires the VA to submit a report to Congress within 90 days of the completion of the pilot program, detailing the results of the program and any recommendations for further implementation of medical scribes within the VA healthcare system. Overall, the Veterans Affairs Medical Scribe Pilot Act of 2017 aims to explore the potential benefits of using medical scribes in VA medical facilities to improve the quality of care for veterans and streamline the documentation process for healthcare providers.